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On the other end of Eden 16-B Leisure Module.
So?
The results of the scan show that... the area is calm. Not even a single trace of the regular programs is detected.
...That seems a little out of the ordinary. I suggest proceeding with caution. Is there a way to bypass this area?
Searching... No route was found.
I can continue searching, but I'll need time...
Retrieving external data... Babylonia is still falling. It's now very close to the bottom of low Earth orbit.
Babylonia isn't designed to navigate through the stratosphere. If the altitude is too low, navigational functions will begin to malfunction...
Even if we abandon Babylonia, there won't be enough time to evacuate the whole ship...
Disregarding any anti-air weaponry on the surface that can damage Babylonia, the forced landing itself could kill at least a fourth of the passengers.
If we force our way through, even though it won't impact us Constructs, it will pose a risk to you, Commandant.
But I also agree that there's no time to waste.
In that case, I'll take point. Lee will cover the rear. Commandant, you'll be safer in the back.
Being hit in virtual space won't be fatal, but disconnecting is still excruciating for humans.
If a Construct dies... they can still be repaired if the damage isn't beyond the reboot threshold.
But... humans can't be rebooted.
So... We can't afford to lose you, Commandant.
Yes... We know.
I'm ready to provide cover fire.
Three—two—one!
Breaking through!
...
Defense programs disguised as Terrapod guards patrol the area as usual.
Looks like they don't pose much of a threat.
We should still proceed with caution.
I'll... I'll look after Commandant.
...
Signals detected... Scanning...
We all have an ID code from Babylonia. We should be okay.
Hostile detected... Activating suppressive fire.
Huh?
Dammit! Is this Huaxu's doing?!
It seems that we can't pass here without a fight!
